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Located in Beppu, in Oita Prefecture just outside of Fukuoka, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)'s program offers the opportunity to complete your bachelor degree, Master or PhD while studying in a unique multicultural learning environment. Indeed almost each program is conducted not only in Japanese but also in English! In order to contribute to international peace, freedom and mutual understanding, the mission of the school is to create global leaders across all fields and industries. Classes are interactive and there are countless opportunities to gain real-world experience through programs such as volunteering, study abroad and internships. Upon graduation, you are equipped with essential knowledge and intercultural communication skills to work anywhere in the world, which is why APU’s graduates are in high demand by companies, organizations and graduate schools across the globe. Students can choose between three undergraduate majors - Asia Pacific Studies (APS), International Management (APM) and Sustainability and Tourism (ST) - and study with highly experienced faculty members from all over the world. Thanks to APU’s flexible curriculum, students can broaden their knowledge by taking courses from each college, regardless of their major. In the first and second year, English-based students will study courses related to their major in English while also learning the Japanese language. The goal is to raise students’ proficiency enough to be able to take major-related courses in either language for their further studies.The environment at APU is conducive for multicultural exploration and learning and encourages you to grow into a responsible and successful global citizen. APU invites you to make the most of this unique environment to lay the foundation for your future success.
Interested in APU? Join our online seminars:
Friday, February 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
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Monday, February 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 3 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 6 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 31 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, April 3 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Total Number of Students: | 5691 |
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Japanese Level Requirement: | Complete beginners accepted |
Enrolment Terms: | April, September |
Minimum Course Duration: | 2 Years |
The rural town of Beppu offers many attractions to everyone wishing to immerse themselves into Japanese culture. Beside many local festivals and events, Beppu is particularly famous for its unmatched range of baths to be enjoyed. From ordinary onsen or mud baths to sand baths and steam baths, the city hosts no less than 2,000 hot springs baths which makes it a very popular destination. In addition to being a safe and low-cost city, the city enjoys an exceptional environment, located just between the mountains and the ocean and many places are worth a visit, such as the spectacular Hells of Beppu.
Nearest Stations:
Kamegawa Station (around 15 minutes by bus)
Beppu Station (around 35 minutes by bus)
Hakata Station (Fukuoka City – around 140 minutes by bus)
★ Japanese Foundation Course I
★ Japanese Foundation Course II
★ Japanese Foundation Course III
★ Japanese Intermediate Course
★ Pre-Advanced Japanese
★ Advanced Japanese
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JAPANESE CLASSES
Students who have completed the major Japanese language courses required for graduation may choose from the following programs if they wish to develop their language skills and knowledge of Japan:
yearly Tuition | |
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First Year | ¥1,300,000 |
Second Year | ¥1,500,000 |
Third Year | ¥1,500,000 |
Fourth Year | ¥1,500,000 |
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Admission fee | ¥200,000 |
Insurance for First Year Students | ¥17,540 |
Insurance for Second Year Transfer Students | ¥13,400 |
Insurance for Third Year Transfer Students | ¥9,250 |
AP House Monthly Rent¥52,000
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AP House Entrance Fees | ¥104,000 (2-month rent) ¥32,000 (moving-in fee) ¥98,000 (security deposit) |
Interested in APU? Join our online seminars:
Friday, February 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
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Monday, February 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 3 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 6 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 31 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, April 3 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
As part of the Sustainability Science division, APU offers the IMAT program (International Material Flow Management Program) which is a dual degree program where the student will spend their first year studying at APU, and the second year at the Zero-Emission Campus Birkenfeld in Germany.
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JAPANESE CLASSES
Students who have completed the major Japanese language courses required for graduation may choose from the following programs if they wish to develop their language skills and knowledge of Japan:
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Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Master’s) |
¥2,800,000 For IMAT (Dual Degree Program in International Material Flow Management) there is an aditional yearly fee of ¥200,000 + an administration fee of approximatly 172 euros during the thrid and fourth semesters to Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany |
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (Doctoral) | ¥4,300,000 |
Graduate School of Management (MBA) | ¥3,800,000 |
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Admission fee | ¥200,000 |
Insurance for Master’s Program | ¥9,250 |
Insurance for IMAT Program | ¥5,120 |
Insurance for Doctoral Program | ¥13,400 |
AP House 4 Monthly Rent¥49,000
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AP House 4 Entrance Fees (April enrollment) | ¥98,000 (2-month rent) ¥33,000 (moving-in fee) ¥98,000 (security deposit) |
Interested in APU? Join our online seminars:
Friday, February 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
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Monday, February 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 3 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 6 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 17 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, March 20 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Friday, March 31 | 10:15 ~ 11:00 (JST) |
Monday, April 3 | 18:00 ~ 18:45 (JST) |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Asia |
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Europe |
4.6% |
Africa |
2.3% |
North, Central and South America |
2.5% |
Oceania |
0.7% |
Middle East |
0.3% |
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